Problem
References: Jacobs, F. R., Chase, R. (2013). Operations and Supply Chain Management, 14th Edition. McGraw-Hill Learning Solutions. VitalBook file.
Chapter 4: Project Management
a) How do companies go about designing products and services?
b) What are some of the issues with product and services design?
c) What are some of the differences in designing products for manufacturing and services?
d) Which characteristics must a project have for critical path scheduling to be applicable? What types of projects have been subjected to critical path analysis?
Chapter 25: Operations Consulting
a) What is operations consulting and how can it help firms to become more efficient?
b) What are some of the tools used by operations consultants?
c) How can one execute the tools of operations consulting to improve business processes?
d) What does it take to be a good consultant? Is this the career for you?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.